Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.